Staff Biographies
Piano, Voice, & Kindermusik Instructor
Carolyn Glaub
FOUNDER OF THE CENTER OF MUSIC AND ART
Carolyn Glaub founded The Center of Music and Art thirty-three years ago on the principal that every creative act is a dream. The mission of CMA to help people develop their dreams and use them to better their lives. Carolyn has been certified as a Kindermusik educator and has over 30 years of experience teaching young children in private lessons and group classes.
SALES & SUPPORT; office
Judy Call
Judy is the life of the party! Our longest serving employee, Judy does it all! From sales to accounting, rentals and more, we couldn’t get by day to day without Judy.
Judy is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates fan, and loves spending time with her family and friends.
Drum & Percussion Instructor
William R. Cashdollar, Jr.
Bill is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, with a degree focusing on both Music Composition and Percussion. He has also continued to study, taking courses through The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Melbourne. He is also a proud member of several professional organizations, including The Percussive Arts Society, The U.S. Association of Rudimental Drummers, and The Professional Drum Teachers Guild of America.
Bill is currently the Percussion Instructor at Harrison Central High School in Cadiz, Oh. He is also the director of the Fort Steuben Nutcracker Drumline, and has directed the O.V.A.C. All-Star Drumline in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022.
Outside of music, Bill enjoys exploring the outdoors, road trips, historic trains, and studying astronomy and physics.
Flute Instructor
Grace Clum
Grace is a musician and aspiring radiology professional currently studying at Eastern Gateway Community College. With a passion for the flute, Grace honed her skills in the marching band and as section leader for the flute section. In addition to her musical pursuits, Grace enjoys spending time with her family and two cats, as well as reading in her spare time. Grace finds music to be an inspiring form of self-expression and loves sharing her interest in music with others. She is particularly drawn to working with children and has been involved in numerous community outreach programs. A classically trained vocalist, Grace has performed with the Pueri Cantores choir at the Vatican, showcasing her enthusiasm and dedication to her craft. With a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, Grace is poised for success in all of her future endeavors.
Art Instructor
Kennedy Conrad
Voice Instructor
Jennifer Forrester
Jennifer is continuing her education at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Sacred Music with a concentration on vocal performance. She has always enjoyed music throughout high school and volunteers with Harrison Central’s music department. She has been teaching voice for over a year, and is excited to teach others what they need to build their confidence and abilities.
sales & Support
Dave Helba
Ace guitarist Dave Helba has been a staple in the Ohio Valley music scene for years, with countless experience in the music retail world. Any questions? Dave’s your man!
Guitar Instructor
Jordan Kelch
Jordan has been playing guitar for 15 years, and has recorded four of his own full length albums, as well as played as lead on multiple others. He is also a recording engineer, producer, writer, and performer.
Guitar Repair
Norm Keyser
Norm Keyser was born and raised here in the Ohio Valley and began playing guitar in 1987. With over three decades of experience, Norm is well versed in performance and guitar repair/modification. When you bring your guitar to CMA for repairs or upgrades, you can have the piece of mind that your instrument is in the right hands. Services offered include restringing, setup, truss rod / neck adjustment, fretwork, cleaning, electronics/pickups for electric guitars, and more. You can drop off your guitar anytime, and we offer free estimates.
Piano Instructor
Cherry Lee
A native of the Chicago area, Cherry Lee earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has traveled extensively to places such as Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, England, France, Switzerland and Germany to name a few. Having lived in Texas, Arizona, Florida and China, Cherry relocated to the Ohio Valley where she has been teaching piano since 2013. She has served as an accompanist for a number of local vocalists and enjoys performing with other musicians. Cherry is a devoted volunteer at local animal shelters and the Weirton Christian Center.
Saxophone & Clarinet, Guitar Instructor
Patrick LeMasters
Patrick LeMasters is a music major from West Liberty who specializes in woodwinds and guitar. He plays in the local oldies cover band, Flashback, and the Christian Rock band, Called By Name. If you are looking for instruction in solid woodwind technique and music reading to improve your performance in band or you want to learn basic theory and ear training for the purpose of improvising in Jazz and Rock, Patrick is your guy.
Sales & Support
Daniel Rawson
Daniel is versed in guitar, bass, saxophone, and piano. His musical taste ranges from classic rock acts such as Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith to blues acts such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Healy, to metal acts such as Testament, Dream Theater, and Megadeth.
Daniel plans to continue his degree in criminal justice, and hopes to become a police officer.
Other than music, Daniel is a huge sports fan, following football and hockey.
Band Instrument Repair
David Smith
After training in Machine Tool Technology at Forbes Road CTC, David decided in 1972 to turn to musical instrument repair and restoration as a career. After a two year in-house apprenticeship with Gerrero Music of Wheeling, West Virginia, he became a full-time Band Instrument Repair Technician for Gerrero Music of Steubenville, Ohio in 1974. During the 47 years he has worked here in the Ohio Valley, he has had the opportunity to perform work for over 40 different school districts in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, he has association with many professional clients in the area, specializing in saxophone repair and restoration. Through the years he has also enjoyed providing repair clinics for local band directors on “in service” days, as well as a mobile repair service at various marching band contests.
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David likes to say that music and working with his hands are two things he loves very much. So a career of providing musical instruments that are both musically and mechanically reliable to Ohio Valley students has been a great pleasure for him. We asked him, “What have been some of your greatest repair challenges over your 47 year career?” He remembered the dad who tried to remove a stuck trumpet mouthpiece by tying one end to a tree and the other to his car bumper. You can visualize the result. The alto saxophone that was literally flattened when a school bus ran over it. A trombone slide that had a dollar bill rolled up inside of it (“Why is this thing playing so flat?”). And of course all the things he has discovered lodged inside musical instruments like a golf ball, marbles, lip balm, coins, ink pens, jewelry, pencils, food, candy, mouthpieces, and even homework. He says the question is always the same: “How can something that goes in so easy be so hard to get out?”
Although he has worked by himself for the majority of his profession, David states that one of his greatest pleasures is teaching young students how to care for their musical instruments and get the most from their music education.
Voice, Piano, & Drama Instructor
Keenan Seditz
Keenan Seditz has studied Voice, Acting, and piano through various schools, including Steubenville High School and West Liberty University. He is a High Tenor who recently obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance with an emphasis in Voice. His passion for singing expands through the genres of Classical, Rock, Pop, and Musical theatre. He is very excited to begin his professional career by teaching students and discovering all of their potential to be the best performers they can be!
Guitar, Ukulele, & Bass Instructor
Jonathan Stanley
Jonathan Stanley has been playing guitar since he was 14, and was himself a student at CMA for several years. His musical tastes range from classic rock bands such as Kiss and ACDC to blues acts such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton to jazz/fusion acts like Greg Howe and Frank Gambale. Jonathan also plays in local original Metal band Helios and 80s cover band Steel City Messiahs. If you’re a complete beginner, an intermediate player, or even a seasoned player looking to expand on anything, stop in today. Jon would love to help.
Art Instructor
Gerald Van Scyoc
Creative Writing
Julia Wehner
With a background rooted in the study of English literature, Julia Wehner has taught classes and workshops to children of all ages in the areas of both writing and theatre. When it comes to personal creative hobbies, Julia is a poet first, but will dig into any type of artthat is set in front of her, believing that curiosity and magnanimity form the heart of every creative venture. Beyond the classroom, she is a devoted observer of everything, sharing her love of noticing with friends, the occasional stranger, and even her two-year-old nephew.
Piano Instructor
Stephan Williams
Stephan Williams has played piano since the age of 9, including 7 years of study with David Zapka, former professor of piano at West Liberty University. He recently continued his piano studies with Deborah Breiding of West Liberty. He is currently pursuing a degree in philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he also studies organ. Stephan is excited to begin teaching piano and sharing his love of the instrument with others.
sales & support
Abby Zinsmeister
Abby is an aspiring costume designer and actress. Alongside father Bobby, she’s been involved in productions and the arts since before she could talk. She’s recently completed a run of little shop of horrors, and an internship with the costume department at Carnegie Mellon University and Quantum Theatre of Pittsburgh. Abby plans to become a costume apprentice.
Drama & Theater Instructor